Duke University

i really love this campus, amazing Gothic buildings. I thought the students would be snobby and stuck up to my surprise they were not that bad and somewhat friendly. It is a very serious academic school almost on par with Harvard and Yale. I love Vanderbilt its my favorite school but Duke is so much fun to visit and especially for basketball, lacrosse and football games even though the football team is not the best. I have love for this university.

The Duke Campus is nice and all but holy moly the infrastructure is horrible! Duke stores are the worst. The facilities are nice, but for a lot of the staff they employ in places such as the gyms and stores and other university facilities are pretty bad. I’m not talking about individual restaurants, but those owned by Duke. The staff is always angry, or annoyed. The last time I went into the Duke store in Bryan Center I was yelled at for asking a simple question. When I asked them to clarify they got angry.
The gym facilities are nice but the staff are mostly adult males who will watch you if you’re a female and make you uncomfortable. I wish Duke would hire more professional staff because other than that the University would be great.
Also construction, construction, construction! I’m not sure who they are hiring but the construction workers will lewdly stare at you if you are a female!

Non-​student review: The campus is gorgeous. State of the art buildings equipped with some pretty swanky tech outfits; some buildings have LEED certifications. The staff are generally friendly, and the students seemed cordial as well. They’ve definitely designed their facilities to promote the acquisition of knowledge both as an independent learner, and as part of a group/​team. They appear to attempt, in earnest, at making it easy for students to have access to the resources they need to succeed. And, the methodology isn’t limited to books and readings, but it includes practical experience too. They provide a plethora of tools, services, and experiential learning opportunities… from their hospital to their water chilling plants. The tuition is quite handsome, but then again, so is the brand. Bravo Duke, bravo.

If visiting the Raleigh/​Durham area, this is a campus that you must see. Beautiful from the moment that you drive on campus. Although there is a ton of construction going on currently, it doesn’t take away from the feel that you get being there.
The buildings are amazing, sports facilities are immaculate and the grounds are well maintained. Free bus to take you from campus to campus as well as bike/​walking paths throughout campus.

Immaculate. That is the word I am choosing to use. Given the tuition, it should be. As you enter and set eye on Washington Duke sitting comfortably in his bronze chair, you are taken to a round about and a gorgeous courtyard surrounded by beautifully designed dorms and campus facilities.
There are these very strange looking high seats throughout the campus. We finally sat on one and were surprised how amazingly comfortable they were for wood.
Duke is made up of a very diverse range of students from many nationalities. That was refreshing to see.
If you are ever in the Durham area, make that a part of your afternoon. Have lunch in the open courtyard and walk through some of the facility buildings.

Beautiful campus that spans over 8,600 acres. The campus is divided into four main areas: West, East, and Central campuses and the Medical Center, which are all connected via a free bus service (bus stops and times are online) Lots of sidewalks and paths for biking and walking through out the campus.
The West Campus buildings have a Collegiate Gothic architecture style.
The slate like, igneous stone for these buildings are from a quarry in Hillsborough NC, different shades of blue-​gray to a burnt sienna and ochre gives a unique look to the campus. Look for the Gothic gargoyles hidden on some of the buildings!
Must see attractions our the Sarah P Duke Gardens, Duke chapel and Cameron indoor Stadium.
Sarah P Duke Gardens is about 55 acres on a rolling land, that is open daily from 8 am till dusk. So many flowers and plants cover this area with trails and paths to enjoy. Beautiful terrace area with plenty of benches to sit and watch the wild life in the coy pond or the pond. Perfect views from the bridge over the pond. Also make sure you visit the rose garden.
The Duke chapel can be a little intimidating. With The James Buchanan Duke Statue out front to the dark Gothic style inside. But the 210 foot bell tower is very impressive, I got the rare opportunity to climb the many steps in the winding staircase to the roof top. Amazing views from the rooftop. Stained-​glass windows are colorful in the main Interior. Look for the two wooden church mice hidden throughout the Chapel.
Cameron Indoor Stadium is small and cozy. Only holding 9,314 people for sporting events. But don’t let that fool you, it gets loud and warm in here! Upstairs is the Duke Athletics Hall of Fame, trophy displays, interactive videos and memorabilia. Also a great view of the tent city known as Krzyzewskiville. Hours are from 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. weekdays, with weekend hours around home football and basketball games.

Visit for non-​prospective students /​lifelong basketball fans from the North: excessive campus construction and $ 2 Science Center parking, with beautiful grounds and superb athletic facilities.

We just drove around while passing through the area on a roadtrip. Pretty campus. Very clean and beautifully maintained. Nice architecture to see and places to visit if you have the time. We just passed through by car as we were short on time and it was cold out. Would come back to see the cathedral and art museum if we were in the area again.

Duke University for tourists/​locals from a local non-​alumni perspective:
From a completely «tourist» perspective of visiting Durham (or just having a stay-​cation) if you haven’t stopped by Duke’s campus it’s a must! Whether you’re in town or have friends in town visiting, Duke has an incredible campus that can be enjoyed by many. I’d recommend trying to find parking in front of the chapel, although be warned there are few spots. If that doesn’t lead to anything you can pay to park at the Sarah P. Gardens (walking distance to campus) or the Nasher Museum (across the street from the gardens, but also a nice walk). I recommend these two parking options because they two are sites worth checking out! The Gardens are free and the Nasher Museum won’t break your bank. The ULTIMATE planner who wants a convenient and FREE parking spot will visit Duke campus on Saturday BEFORE 1pm, park at the gardens (free to park on Saturdays until one), tour the gardens, meander through campus, you can’t miss the CHAPEL and include the Nasher Museum across the street (opens at 10am).
Ultimately, Duke University should definitely be on your list of places to see, you can often catch a concert in the chapel and there are stunning photo opportunities. It’s convenient to downtown Durham, the Duke Gardens (a must-​not-​miss) are walking distance as is the Nasher Museum (I won’t go out of my way to visit the museum, although make sure you check out the rotating exhibits before-​hand to see if there’s something that interests you!)

Hogwarts!!!
Also, Cameron Crazies + Chapel are amazecraze. We got a chance to sneak into Cameron Stadium after a women’s bball game let out, and it was insane! Hopefully will have a chance to return and watch a Duke Devils game!

A great place for grad school. My program is fantastic, and the university is alive, exciting, and pretty. My only complaint is the emphasis on sports — I can’t even get to the gym to work out at my own school on game days, which can be two or three days per week.

The campus is absolutely stunning! I came to visit during Thanksgiving weekend and it was a perfect day to walk the campus. The Gardens are beautiful! If only all college campuses had this much character and beauty!

Meh. I mean, it’s alright… I guess. UNC is way better.

The best university I visited, great people with a lot of enthusiasm!

Absolutely breathtaking campus. The landscaping is extremely well-​kept and beautiful. There’s an abundance of things to do/​see on and around Duke’s campus. Also, the education and sports are, of course, top notch.

Duke University’s campus is nothing shirt of stunning. A real eye pleaser, I felt as if Brantley York or Braxton Craven, or some old academic would come waltzing by me at any moment. A very cool place, just knowing the academic history of Duke made it an honor to work there.
The architecture is simply breath taking, like an old Sistine Chapel. Main Tower looks just like a historic chapel. A very Gothic Style of Architecture I believe. The greenery was very vivacious and abundant. There were paths through the woods everywhere leading from building to building, tons of campus tours of soon to be students, if they’re smart. Over 100 seasons of basketball are part of this campus. There’s a graveyard located on the West campus, it’s the Rigsbee Graveyard. Read up on it, pretty cool story.
The hospital has an amazing surgical staff, very knowledgable and dedicated staff. Some of the best I’ve ever seen to date. Efficiency is an understatement when speaking on this crew. Many lives were saved in the short time I was here and numbers were down at the time. Real round of applause to these guys.
I had a wonderful stay and enjoyed my time on this campus.

Drive into the campus and I feel like I’m in the forest, where are the students and the buildings. They are well hidden in the trees of the country club come university. Get to the main quadrangle area to see the enormous chapel, which should be called a cathedral in any other place. The campus is so beautiful. Inside the cathedral is the most beautiful designed and well maintained.

I might be a biased fan, but no! I actually have to admit I kind of hated (is that too strong of a word?) Duke growing up … only due to basketball, of course.
This is a lovely campus! You’ve got so many different sections from East to Central to West Campus to the Medical Campus to the Washington Duke area, to some of the graduate buildings (Law, Business, etc) to the Duke Forest! This could go on. Plenty of trees (gives you the feel of clean, fresh air), two wonderful libraries and Lilly is open to the public, lovely architecture, the Duke gardens where one can relax their minds and de-​stress. This is just a gorgeous campus!

Wow, this campus is really pretty! Definitely check out the chapel and the grounds if you are in the area. Parking is relatively easy, and there is a nice Au Bön Pain café in the student center by the chapel.

One of the more picturesque campuses in the country. Beautiful architecture, Duke chapel, the gardens, Cameron indoor and tons of new buliding going on including a new Medical school and some serious additions to the Medical center. The libraries on campus all offer a unique charm and they’ve added a number of coffee shops that make studying even more caffinated!
A beautiful afternoon walk and a great place to people watch if you’ve got a chance.
Love the local vendors that reside near the student union building and west campus fields are great for intramural sports.
Overall, an incredible place!